Summer Musical Theatre Camp

Summer Musical Theatre Camp

UNFORTUNATELY, THE SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED. IF YOU  HAVE QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CONTACT DR. DAVID FLEMING, PROVOST, AT 269-782-1201.

 

July 16-30, 2023

Cost $800
Includes housing, meals, activities, vocal instruction, and three performances

About Summer Musical Theatre Camp
This two-week experience for high school students is designed to encourage the study of acting, singing, and theatre production. The camp culminates with a musical theatre performance by camp participants. The 2023 musical will be Les Misérables.

Summer Musical Theatre Camp is part of SMC's Summer Institute, a series of camps designed to help high school students refine their skills and explore career interests.

Summer Musical Theatre Camp Interest Form

Audition Materials and Video Submission

Audition, Casting, and Registration Information

Cast Members
High school students interested in being cast members must fill out the interest form and submit a video-recorded audition.

Recording and submitting materials
  • Audition materials for characters and the folders for submitting video recordings can be found here.
  • Start your videos by stating your full name and what character you're auditioning for.
  • Please submit a different audition video for each character you would like consideration for.
The director will contact students for call-back auditions and further information later in the decision process. Please submit audition videos as soon as possible for consideration. Audition submissions are due by May 19. Each student accepted as part of the cast must commit to participating in the camp and pay the camp registration fee.


Technology Crew Members
Students interested in being part of the crew should fill out the interest form, selecting "Technology Crew Member." Students will be asked about their relevant theater experience, why they would like to participate, and their favorite things about theater. Students will be notified when a decision has been reached; after that time they must commit to participating in the camp and pay the camp registration fee.

Pit Orchestra Members
Students interested in being part of the pit orchestra should contact the SMC production director.

Important Dates

  • Audition submissions are due by Friday, May 19.
  • Audition decisions will be made by the end of May.
  • Registration and payment deadline is June 16, 2023.
  • Performances dates are July 28-29, 7:30 p.m., and July 30, 2 p.m.

About Les Misérables (Student Version from MTI Shows)

In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.